Brown Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti Luce, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Vaga table lamp designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978 and produced by Valenti Luce. The relatively
Metal
Brushed Brass Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1978
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was designed by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti in 1978. It is made from mat golden and
Metal, Brass
$995 / item
H 18.51 in Dm 15.75 in
Franco Mirenzi "Vaga" Table or desk Lamp made by Valenti Milano, Italy 1978
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti Luce
Located in Almelo, NL
Franco Mirenzi "Vaga" Table or desk Lamp made by Valenti Milano, Italy in 1978 20 Available. This
Metal, Enamel
$734
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in
Italian space age white metal Vaga table lamp by Franco Mirenzi, Valenti, 1970s
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white metal Vaga table lamp by Franco Mirenzi, Valenti, 1970s. Vaga model table
Ceramic
Lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1978
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Gold color lamp. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal, Brass
Lamp Vaga by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1978
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in bruxelles, BE
Gold color lamp. Wear due to time and age of the lamp.
Metal, Brass
Brass Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Brass table lamp, model Vaga, designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978. The lamp is produced by Valenti
Brass
Black table lamp mod. Vaga - Franco Mirenzi for Valenti Luce
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti Luce
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo modello Vaga disegnata da Franco Mirenzi per Valenti nel 1980 circa. È
Metal
Lampada da tavolo mod. Vaga - Franco Mirenzi per Valenti Luce
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti Luce
Located in Milano, IT
Lampada da tavolo disegnata da Franco Mirenzi per Valenti nel 1978. È realizzato in metallo color bronzo opaco e dispone di un sistema elettrico dimmerabile. Buone condizioni- Segni ...
Metal
Vaga table lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti 1970s-80s, chromed metal
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti Luce
Located in Milano, IT
Chrome metal table lamp. Good Condition
Metal
Franco Mirenzi Valenti 20th Mid Century Design Brushed Brass Table Lamp
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti Luce
Located in Palermo, IT
Brushed brass table lamp model Vaga designed by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti in 1978. It is made
Brass
Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti Luce, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
White table lamp, model Vaga, designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978 and produced by Valenti Luce
Metal
Brown Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti Luce, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Brown table lamp, model Vaga, designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978 and produced by Valenti Luce
Metal
Brass Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Brass table lamp, model Vaga, designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978. The lamp is produced by Valenti
Brass
Silver Colored Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1970s
By Valenti, Franco Mirenzi
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Silver colored Vaga table lamp, designed by Franco Mirenzi and produced by Valenti Luce in 1978
Metal
Brushed Brass Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti, 1978
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was designed by Franco Mirenzi for Valenti in 1978. It is made from mat brass and
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 15.75 in
Signed Valenti Vaga Table Lamp by Franco Mirenzi Brushed Steel, Italian, 1970s
By Franco Mirenzi, Valenti
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Cool Space Age Vaga table lamp designed by Franco Mirenzi in 1978 and executed by Valenti Luce
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$20,012 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Large Gill Table lamp by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, 1960
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Gill table lamp designed by Roberto Pamio for Leucos in the 1960s. The lamp consists of two main parts; the metal cylinder shaped base and a diffuser in glass that is partly t...
Metal
$13,616 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$1,891 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 35
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
Large Aella table lamp by Noti Massari & Renato Toso for Leucos, 1960s
By Leucos, Renato Toso, Noti Massari
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Aella 50 table lamp designed by Noti Massari & Renato Toso for Leucos at the end of the 1960s. The lamp consists of two main parts; the metal cylinder shaped base and a diffus...
Metal
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.